https://eastbaypioneers.com/rss.aspx?path=wswimLatest news items for Cal State East Bay University Athleticsen-us60https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/4/17/womens-swimming-coach-pelton-accepts-job-at-csu-bakersfield.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/4/17/womens-swimming-coach-pelton-accepts-job-at-csu-bakersfield.aspxGeneral, Women's Swimming

HAYWARD, Calif. – After leading the Cal State East Bay swim program for nearly a decade, head coach Shane Pelton has announced he will be leaving to accept the head coaching position at CSU Bakersfield. Cal State East Bay thanks Pelton for his leadership and contributions to the Pioneer swim program over the past several seasons.]]>Shane accepts CSUBFri, 17 Apr 2026 15:45:00 PST127655https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/4/2/womens-swimming-pelton-sanchez-named-pcsc-coaching-staff-of-the-year.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/4/2/womens-swimming-pelton-sanchez-named-pcsc-coaching-staff-of-the-year.aspxWomen's Swimming

Cal State East Bay Head Coach Shane Pelton and assistant coach Erin Sanchez have been named the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference (PCSC) Coaching Staff of the Year following a historic 2025–26 season for the Pioneer program.]]>Swim Pelton, SanchezThu, 2 Apr 2026 11:00:00 PST127643https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/14/womens-swimming-pioneers-finish-18th-at-ncaa-dii-swimming-and-diving-championships.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/14/womens-swimming-pioneers-finish-18th-at-ncaa-dii-swimming-and-diving-championships.aspxWomen's Swimming

Evansville, Calif. - The Cal State East Bay women's swimming program closed out an impressive week at the 2026 NCAA Division II Swimming & Diving Championships with several strong efforts on the final day at the Deaconess Aquatic Center.  The Pioneers secured their third-best team finish since the 2017–18 season and claimed another All-American performance in the 400-yard freestyle relay.]]>swim day 5Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:32:00 PST127606https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/13/womens-swimming-kong-breaks-program-record-and-earns-all-america-honor-again-as-pioneers-continue-strong-showing-at-ncaa-championships.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/13/womens-swimming-kong-breaks-program-record-and-earns-all-america-honor-again-as-pioneers-continue-strong-showing-at-ncaa-championships.aspxWomen's Swimming

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Junior Tehani Kong delivered an All-America performance Friday to lead the Cal State East Bay Pioneers on day four of the NCAA Division II Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving Championships at the Deaconess Aquatic Center.]]>NCAA SWIM DAY 3Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:18:00 PST127603https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/12/womens-swimming-kong-beaudet-earn-all-america-honors-at-ncaa-division-ii-championships.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/12/womens-swimming-kong-beaudet-earn-all-america-honors-at-ncaa-division-ii-championships.aspxWomen's Swimming

Cal State East Bay continued its strong showing at the 2026 NCAA Division II Swimming & Diving Championships on Day 2 at the Deaconess Aquatic Center, highlighted by a First Team All-American performance from junior Tehani Kong and a Second Team All-American finish from senior Kylie Beaudet.]]>Kong awardThu, 12 Mar 2026 19:49:00 PST127601https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/11/womens-swimming-clemens-claims-all-american-honors-on-day-2-of-ncaa-swimming-championships.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/11/womens-swimming-clemens-claims-all-american-honors-on-day-2-of-ncaa-swimming-championships.aspxWomen's Swimming

EVANSVILLE, Indiana – Freshman Maggie Clemens earned Second Team All-American honors with a 14th place finish in the 1000 freestyle as five members of Cal State East Bay swimming competed at the 2026 NCAA Division II Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving Championships.]]>NCAA Swim Day 2Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:37:00 PST127599https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/10/womens-swimming-pioneers-place-16th-in-800-free-relay-at-ncaa-championships.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/10/womens-swimming-pioneers-place-16th-in-800-free-relay-at-ncaa-championships.aspxWomen's Swimming

The Cal State East Bay women's swimming opened competition at the 2026 NCAA Division II Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving Championships with a national appearance in the 800-yard freestyle relay at the Deaconess Aquatic Center, earning a 16th place finish against the nation's best programs.]]>FajardoTue, 10 Mar 2026 20:00:00 PST127596https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/10/general-pioneer-preview-march-10-17.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/10/general-pioneer-preview-march-10-17.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Men's Track, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming, Women's Track, Baseball

This week postseason basketball opens with the men's basketball team entering the CCAA Tournament as the No. 1 seed.  Softball and Baseball both open CCAA play with big opening series starting on Friday.  Men's and women's golf both return to the course with men's and women's track & field both compete at a pair of events this weekend.]]>Pioneer Preview Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:00:00 PST17595https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/9/womens-swimming-pioneers-set-for-ncaa-division-ii-swimming-diving-championships.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/9/womens-swimming-pioneers-set-for-ncaa-division-ii-swimming-diving-championships.aspxWomen's Swimming

The Cal State East Bay women's swimming team will be represented by five student-athletes this week at the 2026 NCAA Division II Swimming & Diving Championships, scheduled for March 10–14 at the Deaconess Aquatic Center in Evansville, Indiana.]]>Swim NCAA PreviewMon, 9 Mar 2026 11:57:00 PST127593https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/9/womens-swimming-pioneer-spotlight-alexia-fajardo.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/9/womens-swimming-pioneer-spotlight-alexia-fajardo.aspxWomen's Swimming

Sophomore swimmer Alexia Fajardo has faced challenges both in and out of the pool, but her determination has never wavered. Driven by her teammates and inspired by her mother, she continues to compete with strength and perspective at Cal State East Bay.]]>FajardoMon, 9 Mar 2026 12:15:00 PST127592